CAEF Scholarship Program

Awarding scholarships to Centennial graduates pursuing post-secondary education. CAEF partners with Centennial High School to offer multiple local scholarships.

Geographic Scope: Centennial High School, Circle Pines, MN

Eligibility:

• Centennial High School seniors
• Planning to attend college (technical, 2-year, four-year, or certificate program) in the fall after graduation

Award Information (2025):

• CAEF directly awarded $15,000 in scholarships
• CAEF administered $48,800 to 52 additional seniors (from other scholarship sources)
• Grand total of $110,600 awarded to CHS seniors in 2025

Named Scholarship Funds:

• Zach Nordine Memorial ($10,000 tribute available)
• Terri Klebe Mentoring ($6,000 available)
• Tom Kaluza Memorial ($1,050 available)
• Erin Hennes Scholarship Fund (established 2020)
• Class of 2004 Scholarship ($500 available)

Contact:

• CHS Career Center: For information about available scholarships
• CHS Scholarship Lead: Angie Law, alaw@isd12.org
• Address: CAEF, PO Box 4, Circle Pines, MN 55014

For Donors:

• Interested in starting a scholarship or have questions about a specific scholarship: contact CHS Scholarship Lead, Angie Law (alaw@isd12.org)

Application Process

1. Contact CHS Career Center: Visit or contact the Career Center for information about available scholarships
2. Review Available Scholarships: Identify scholarships for which you are eligible
3. Submit Applications: Follow specific application procedures for each scholarship (procedures managed by CHS Career Center)
4. Timeline: Applications typically due before graduation

Note: Specific application materials and deadlines for individual scholarships are managed through the CHS Career Center. Contact them for detailed instructions.